Trial set for August in Burbank marijuana grow

Timothy G. Casey is accused of manufacturing the drug and possessing it with intent to deliver.

WALLA WALLA UNION-BULLETIN

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

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WALLA WALLA -- The trial for a Burbank man suspected of growing marijuana on his property is scheduled for Aug. 2 and 3.

Timothy G. Casey, 51, of 425 E. Sunset Drive, pleaded innocent Monday afternoon in Superior Court to one count of manufacturing marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school bus route stop and while armed with a firearm and one count of possessing the controlled substance with the intent to deliver it.

Officials say 39 suspected marijuana plants were located in a metal shop in the back of Casey's property when a search warrant was served May 27. The shop contained two grow rooms, one of which was behind a hidden door and another that was under the floor, according to a Sheriff's Office report filed in court.

A medical marijuana permit was displayed on a wall, but no more than 15 plants are allowed by law.

Authorities also located a processing, packing and resale room in another metal building on the property, the report says. Among items allegedly discovered were about five ounces of marijuana, a drying rack, scales and hundreds of various-sized plastic packaging bags.

Officials obtained the search warrant after receiving information that Casey "had been moving pounds of marijuana for at least the last 16 months," according to the Sheriff's Office report.

During the search at the residence, authorities also found "a handful of firearms," including two loaded handguns in the processing/packaging/resale room, the report says.

Casey was arrested, but was released from the County Jail the following day after $25,000 cash bail was posted.